Northwest Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 83.20%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1150. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $36,035
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Northwest:
- Total Enrollment: 1,053, including 12 online students
- 675 Undergraduate, 378 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.1% men, 61.9% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 47 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 11 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Northwest Overview
Northwest University (Northwest) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Kirkland, WA. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Northwest's tuition & fees is $36,035 for the academic year 2024-2025. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,096.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,053 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Northwest's acceptance rate is 83.20% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.77%. The median SAT score is 1150.
Northwest ranked 1st in Washington Colleges rankings. Northwest University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Northwest University is $36,035. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,332.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,035 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,724.
| Undergraduate | $36,035 |
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| Graduate | $20,332 |
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| Undergraduate | $36,035 |
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| Graduate | $19,724 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Northwest University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Northwest
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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